Swan Road, Durrow, Co. Laois
Demolition of sheds and extension, and construction of a new two-storey extension and garage.
2660233 · Laois County Council · Lodged 26 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660233
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of two free-standing sheds and an existing 28 sqm single-storey extension. In their place, a new 140 sqm two-storey extension and a 17 sqm free-standing garage will be built, alongside a new boundary wall, gates, and hedging.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 140 m²
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Official record
Development description
Develop the following: the construction of an extension to the existing dwelling. Works include the demolition of 2 no. Free-standing sheds and an existing 28sq. M single-storey extension to the original dwelling. The proposed works comprise the construction of a new 140sq. M two-storey extension and a 17sq. M free-standing garage. The development also includes a new boundary wall and gates to swan road, boundary hedging to the north-east and north-west boundaries, and all associated site works and ancillary services.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Course, Durrow, Laois | Mar 2025 | €220,000 | 5 m |
| Mill Lodge, Mill Road, Durrow | Jun 2026 | €480,000 | 266 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 April 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
(a) retain the original 48m² single-storey dwelling. Permisison to (b) the demolition of the existing 28m²…
Swan Road , Durrow , Co. Laois
2660125LaoisLodged 8 Mar 2026Extension
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Construct an extension to the existing dwelling. Works include the demolition of 2 no. free-standing sheds…
Swan Road , Durrow , Co. Laois
2660240LaoisLodged 28 Apr 2026Extension
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
(a) retain the original 48m² single-storey dwelling; (b) the demolition of the existing 28m² single-storey…
Swan Road , Durrow , Co. Laois
2660105LaoisLodged 27 Feb 2026Extension
- Granted30 m away
Construct a single storey dwelling, detached garage & recessed entrance (shared), with connections to mains…
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2560328LaoisLodged 30 May 2025New dwelling
- Granted40 m away
Construct 2-Storey Dwelling House, Garage, Site Entrance with new front boundary walls & piers, connections…
Swan Road , Durrow , Co. Laois
2460787LaoisLodged 19 Dec 2024New dwelling
- Granted80 m away
Construct a new two storey dwelling, new entrance, domestic garage and all associated site works
Swan Road , Durrow , Laois
2460431LaoisLodged 22 Jul 2024New dwelling
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Construct a new two storey dwelling, new entrance, domestic garage and all associated site works
Swan Road , Durrow , Laois
2460425LaoisLodged 18 Jul 2024New dwelling
- Awaiting decision150 m away
Extend existing dwelling house to front and side, also retention permission for existing garage and all…
Swan Rd. , Durrow , Co. Laois
2460454LaoisLodged 1 Aug 2024Extension
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- Awaiting decisionExtension
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2660240LaoisLodged 28 Apr 2026
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